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Private health insurance uptake slips to six-year low

The number of Kiwis taking out private healthcare insurance is at the lowest level for more than six years, keeping the level of cover below the OECD average.

World economy on the turn – but NZ may not benefit much

The world economy appears to be on the turn, according to the Organisation of Economic Development (OECD).

NZ high on OECD wireless broadband league table

PLUS: the latest landline broadband standings.

OECD lowers GDP forecast for NZ

The drop is part of the organisation's biannual review of world GDP: this latest update expects overall world growth to run at 3.4% next year, after a prediction of 4.6% in May. 

OECD confirms slowing in world economy

The latest composite leading indicators show most of the world's largest economies are heading for a period of slower growth.

OECD pushes for state asset sales

The government's plan for partial privatisation of state assets has met the approval of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).